How to Unfreeze a Laptop Mouse

by Brandon Getty, Demand Media

Laptop work can be difficult without a functioning mouse.

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If your business requires you to travel often, a laptop is a necessity. Today's laptop computers are smaller and lighter while still allowing for comfortable typing and browsing. Occasionally, your laptop's touchpad mouse, which controls the on-screen cursor, may freeze. Try restoring your mouse to functionality with basic troubleshooting steps before you commit to spending money on repair.

Step 1

Press and hold the "Fn" key on the laptop keyboard; on most laptops, it is located between the "Ctrl" and "Alt" keys.

Step 2

Press the "F9" key once, then release the "Fn" key. This keyboard shortcut is used to disable or enable the touchpad software.

About the Author

Brandon Getty began writing professionally in 2008, with columns appearing in "Thrasher" magazine. He received a Bachelor of Arts in literature from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and lives in Stockton, Calif.

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